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2021 1/2 oz Gold American Eagle Type 1 NGC MS 70 ER (Edmund C. Moy)
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2021 1/2 oz Gold American Eagle Type 1 NGC MS 70 ER (Edmund C. Moy)
Bullion Exchanges is proud to present the 2021 1/2 oz Gold American Eagle Type 1, certified MS 70 Early Releases by NGC and hand-signed by Edmund C. Moy, the 38th Director of the U.S. Mint. Struck in .9167 fine gold (22-karat), this flawless coin is part of the final issue of the original Gold Eagle design—making it a significant piece in modern U.S. numismatic history.
Introduced in 1986, the American Gold Eagle series became the United States' official gold bullion coin, created under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985. For 35 years, it featured the beloved Type 1 design—becoming a cornerstone for both collectors and investors. The year 2021 marked a historic transition: after a mid-year design change, the U.S. Mint replaced the original reverse with a new eagle profile design, making early 2021 Type 1 coins the final chapter of a design era that defined American bullion for decades.
With the Edmund C. Moy signature and Early Releases designation, this coin carries added collector prestige and authenticity. Moy, who served as Mint Director from 2006 to 2011, oversaw key innovations and is a respected voice in the precious metals world.
Coin Specifications:
- Graded MS 70 ER by NGC
- Made from .9167 pure gold, with a weight of 1/2 troy oz
- Manufactured by the US Mint
- Face value of $25 USD backed by the US Government
- US legal tender
- Coin arrives inside an official NGC holder with the Early Releases label
- Obverse: Displays Lady Liberty as she walks forward with a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The capitol building lies behind her in the background. Inscriptions: “LIBERTY” and “2021”.
- Reverse: Designed by Miley Busiek showing a male bald eagle in flight carrying an olive branch to his nest, where a female awaits with her young
Celebrate the end of a historic design legacy with the 2021 1/2 oz Gold American Eagle Type 1 NGC MS 70 ER (Edmund C. Moy), a pristine collectible with institutional significance. Order now at Bullion Exchanges, where premium service and certified quality come standard. Please reach out to our customer service representatives with any product-related questions.
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